Part-Time Health Care Assistant - Train, Grow & Make a Difference

Presbyterian Support Otago; Oamaru; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Being part of a charitable trust

Training and qualifications support

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Otago in Oamaru is seeking a Health Care Assistant for a permanent part-time role (24 hours per week) at the Enliven home. The role involves supporting residents with personal care, mealtimes and daily activities, in a caring, team-focused environment.

Hours are Thursday, Friday & Sunday 6.45am - 3.15pm. Training is provided and further qualifications can be earned through the organisation.

Qualifications

• Be empathetic, compassionate and patient.
• Work well in a team.
• Enjoy working with older people.
• Be physically fit and strong.
• Have enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
• Experience in an aged care environment is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist at mealtimes and support nutrition and hydration.
• Perform general care duties to promote happier, healthier living in the home.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Compassion

Physically fit

Humour

Aged care experience (preferred)

Education

Level 3/4 Health & Wellbeing

Job description

Presbyterian Support Otago in Oamaru is seeking a Health Care Assistant for a permanent part-time role (24 hours per week) at the Enliven home. The role involves supporting residents with personal care, mealtimes and daily activities, in a caring, team-focused environment.

Hours are Thursday, Friday & Sunday 6.45am - 3.15pm. Training is provided and further qualifications can be earned through the organisation.